How to Rig Hoochies for Kokanee

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  • čas přidán 5. 03. 2018
  • For more great instructional Kokanee fishing videos click here: bit.ly/3eADeto
    Whether you are making your own Kokanee hoochie rigs or repairing store bought rigs there are some subtle things you can do to make your gear more effective.
    In this video I cover my favorite ways to rig and outfit my Kokanee hoochie lures to make them deadly Kokanee killers and to help fill my freezer.
    My favorite source for Kokanee micro-hoochies rigged and in bulk is from Paulina Peak Tackle: goo.gl/WF9TqB
    Hooks:
    Gamakatsu Split Shot/Drop Shot Sz 2 goo.gl/1h1bmU
    Gamakatsue Finesse Wide Gap Sz 4 goo.gl/mn3AK5
    Line:
    Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb goo.gl/UuJUZ6
    Blades & Bills:
    Mack's Smiley Blades goo.gl/Ff5tPK
    Northland Butterfly Blades goo.gl/e9KLU8
    MoneyMaker Blades goo.gl/oP8319
    Wiggle Hoochie Bills goo.gl/SQbxqu
    For Storing Pre-tied Kokanee Hoochies
    Lindy Rigger Kits goo.gl/gfuCBH
    Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section below.
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Komentáře • 111

  • @SalmonKing52
    @SalmonKing52 Před 2 lety +4

    Favorite Kokanee lake huh? Boy that’s a tough one but if I had to choose I’d say Lake Samish in Whatcom County just South of Bellingham.
    Yet another great video. Every time you post a new video…I learn something new.
    I’ll turn 70 this year and I’m proof that you really can teach and old dog new tricks…lol
    Keep the videos coming please!

  • @kenamatice282
    @kenamatice282 Před 6 lety +1

    Love fishing Timothy now the size is better!! I love watching your videos. One thing I have started doing for spacing with the hoochies is put one bead up in the hoochie and a bobber stop between the bead and the hooks that way you can adjust how far the hooks are behind the hoochie (helps if the kokes are short biting)! Hope your health continues to get better and keep cranking out the videos.

  • @kyleanderson8300
    @kyleanderson8300 Před 6 lety +1

    It was tough, very tough, Cavanaugh. Patterson is a very close, might surpass by summers end. Hopefully you are feeling better, and your videos are very informative. Learning a lot from you.

  • @bobheffley5347
    @bobheffley5347 Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite lakes in eastern WA are Roosevelt and Loon. You provide awesome detailed information. Love your videos.

  • @boydblanchard3326
    @boydblanchard3326 Před rokem +1

    I love fishing Odell Lake it's has long time fisher people and it's become a community - I stay all summer & many spend a month, some two months so again you know the folks fishing the lake with you and you are communicating and being social boat to boat and camp to camp

  • @bartribotta1118
    @bartribotta1118 Před 3 lety +1

    I fish mostly Lake Tahoe in calif, I am relatively new to your channel. Very good info and I really enjoy the comparisons you do

  • @andrewg3724
    @andrewg3724 Před 6 lety +3

    Lake Berryessa in northern California. Thanks for the videos, always learn a lot.

  • @martinbertsch6995
    @martinbertsch6995 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for all your videos, great job.

  • @dar9713
    @dar9713 Před rokem

    Grew up fishing kokanee on riffe lake! Will always be my favorite.

  • @1969mckcar
    @1969mckcar Před 6 lety +2

    Lake Devereaux, Mason County as well. Glad you're out of the hospital. Hope to see you on the water again soon.

  • @sfdvr2
    @sfdvr2 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent info on all videos,,, Starting to fish Lake Coeur d' Alene THANKYOU

  • @pappaktm
    @pappaktm Před 6 lety +1

    That's so cool love your work I love to fish I like the green Smiley Blade with the mini hoochies peace out

  • @BCAngler1
    @BCAngler1 Před 6 lety +1

    Great Channel!! Glad I come across it and Subscribed! Im not too far from your neck of the woods, I fish Kootenay Lake here near Creston BC. Just got my fishing kayak, and am going to try your setups!! I havent caught my first KAyak trolling fish yet!

  • @northerntribeoutdoors5938

    Lake Devereaux, Mason County. Thanks for the video!

  • @djtlyingpossucks901
    @djtlyingpossucks901 Před 3 lety

    Long lake Spokane. Great vid your a great teacher and fisherman.

  • @FougereFamilyAdventures
    @FougereFamilyAdventures Před 6 lety +1

    Another great video! Well done.
    Tyee Lake.

  • @the123maggie123
    @the123maggie123 Před 6 lety +1

    Enjoy your videos and fishing for kokes on Lake Chelan.

  • @waydegilbank2510
    @waydegilbank2510 Před 4 lety +3

    I've enjoyed your videos , great detail, you seem to have valuable proven knowledge from experience please keep up the great job your doing I like fishing kalamalka lake in the beautiful okanagan valley of British Columbia Canada. Take care and God bless Wayde Gilbank

  • @markharris9764
    @markharris9764 Před 3 lety

    Lake Kokanee in Mason County. Thanks gor all the great info!

  • @wsmgymwear
    @wsmgymwear Před 6 lety +1

    very nice, I would like to try something other thank chartreuse and pink at Strawberry so I'll go with your suggestion, thanks for your insightful presentation,

  • @davewilky2856
    @davewilky2856 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the great video my favorite Lake is shaver Lake California

  • @magwamagwa45110
    @magwamagwa45110 Před 4 lety

    great video ,Anderson Ranch

  • @GRENADE9820
    @GRENADE9820 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like the staggered hook set up going to have to try that going to Strawberry 🍓 in the morning my personal favorite

  • @angeliahaynes1654
    @angeliahaynes1654 Před 6 lety

    Pardee Lake will be our first Kokanee trip :)

  • @thomassteele8150
    @thomassteele8150 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video! Merwin

  • @MrJekern1015
    @MrJekern1015 Před 6 lety +1

    Strawberry, You gave some great info

  • @leonardmontez8182
    @leonardmontez8182 Před 3 lety

    11 mile reservoir in Colorado my favorite Kokanee fishing hole

  • @spiltmilt
    @spiltmilt  Před 6 lety +2

    Barb Koos is the winner!

  • @billsquires5538
    @billsquires5538 Před rokem +1

    Fort Spokane on lake Roosevelt.. been tying my own hoochies as per your videos. Seems the rainbows like them better than the Kokanee. Maybe there's no Kokanee in that area. Love and subscribe to your videos. You're a good man Tyler

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před rokem

      More Kokanee from Lincoln on down

  • @christinewoolley4846
    @christinewoolley4846 Před 6 lety +1

    Patterson. They aren't huge but they are plentiful. Plus, its the only lake I've caught kokanee on, but I've caught them both through the ice and trolling. Hard to believe there was almost 18" of ice on Patterson last week. Have you noticed any differences ice fishing when the ice is that thick?

  • @davewhitney6966
    @davewhitney6966 Před 4 lety +2

    Alder Lake out by Eatonville....22.5"

  • @roberthatfield2613
    @roberthatfield2613 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video.....American Lake

  • @ericbrentstrand
    @ericbrentstrand Před 4 lety +2

    Lake Coeur dAlene in Idaho -
    Great job - keep it up !!!

  • @eddiesebiz
    @eddiesebiz Před 6 lety +1

    I'll be on Merwin Res.

  • @frankpiacentino9236
    @frankpiacentino9236 Před rokem +1

    Blue Masa on the Gunnison

  • @elliothungate9678
    @elliothungate9678 Před 4 lety

    Do I need to a weight, for the hoochies are light?! Anyone? Also, I am fishing in a river, not a still pond or lake.

  • @MarkoAbo
    @MarkoAbo Před 2 lety

    Hi Tyler! Great stuff as always. Can you run the Wiggle Hoochie 2 feet back of a Dodger for trout as well? Thought I'd try it for Henry Hagg Lake. Thanks Tyler! Fish on! Mark

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes I recommend giving wiggle bills some space

  • @nvfishing2289
    @nvfishing2289 Před 6 lety +1

    Never actually caught a kokanee yet but ive always gone to Stampede Reservoir

  • @scotth.5720
    @scotth.5720 Před 6 lety +1

    What do you think about tying your 2 hooks with braid then putting on a mono leader? American lake, but Merwin is moving up in a hurry.

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 6 lety

      I've done that for Kokanee flies. Its works.

  • @patrickcaron8588
    @patrickcaron8588 Před 5 lety +1

    When measuring leader for Kokanee hoochies, do you measure from the eye of the top hook or the bend of the bottom hook? Merwin!

  • @joemagnani452
    @joemagnani452 Před 6 lety +1

    Well the only lake I’ve caught Kokanee in is Lake Washington while trolling for coho so I guess Lake Washington.

  • @rustyshackleford6341
    @rustyshackleford6341 Před 6 lety +1

    Merwin reservoir!!

  • @naimliss4488
    @naimliss4488 Před 3 lety +1

    Have you tried using a treble hook for the trailer or stinger hook? That's what I use.

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 3 lety

      Yes I get better landing ratios with single hooks

  • @Practice_makes_real
    @Practice_makes_real Před 6 lety +1

    Merwin. And are you using a surgeon's loop in lieu of a swivel to connect to the dodger?

  • @scottrouwhorst881
    @scottrouwhorst881 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice

  • @thekingassassin7992
    @thekingassassin7992 Před 3 lety +1

    How important is it to run a double hook set up on your hoochies cause I have a bunch from Shasta tackle with just one hook?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 3 lety +1

      I'd say pretty important for better landing ratios

  • @holt8888
    @holt8888 Před 6 lety +2

    shaver lake ca

  • @UcranianoUKR
    @UcranianoUKR Před 4 lety

    I noticed some beads melt or react with the hoochie over time, any suggestions on that?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 4 lety +1

      I haven't had that issue but you could always slide the hoochie up off the beads when storing them on leader spools to avoid contact.

  • @josebanales9514
    @josebanales9514 Před 6 lety +1

    Great videos. I love fishing in a kayak and trolling for kokanee. Shaver Lake, California. José de Jesús Bañales.

    • @jola6944
      @jola6944 Před 5 lety

      Whats the best time to hit shever lake ?

  • @jeremybinz9888
    @jeremybinz9888 Před 4 lety +1

    Have you tried using a bobber stop and a bead for your hoochie bodies? That is how I rigged mine for Lake Stevens and Lake Cavanaugh

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 4 lety

      I've not but sounds like a great idea.

    • @jeremybinz9888
      @jeremybinz9888 Před 4 lety

      @@spiltmilt give it a shot. It allows you to adjust your rig without having to retie, especially on short strikes

  • @returnofsid
    @returnofsid Před rokem

    Would beads from a place like Michael's, or Hobby Lobby, work? I'm wanting to get into tying up my own Kokanee gear, after watching several of your videos on the topic. I'm wanting to tie hoochie and beaded spinner rigs. But, I'll be starting out on a tight budget. I'm just wondering, needing to buy several sizes, of varying colors, would buying from a hobby store be beneficial?

    • @queefingallday
      @queefingallday Před rokem

      Michael. I was worried about the beads too when I started tying up my own. But honestly look into 'Bobber stops'. Supper affordable and just all around easier to deal with. Less weight than beads too so it won't affect the action as much either.

  • @joelchang7545
    @joelchang7545 Před 6 lety

    U ok man? Back?

  • @Jake-sz2ij
    @Jake-sz2ij Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the info man 🖒how are you feeling?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 6 lety

      Slowly getting better. I actually got winded making this video. I feel so pathetic its frustrating. I can't wait to be back in the kayak.

  • @Alex-qj7fw
    @Alex-qj7fw Před 6 lety

    Tyler where are you? how are you doing? ARE YOU ALIVE?

  • @SVaya2018
    @SVaya2018 Před 4 lety

    What about 15lb line? Downside to a bit heavier line? Thanks. Love the channel!!

  • @brianweems5138
    @brianweems5138 Před 6 lety +1

    Cavanaugh

  • @medievalfoot
    @medievalfoot Před 3 lety +1

    do you like hoochies over wedding bands? which is a good overall?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 3 lety +2

      I prefer hoochies or microhoochies over everything else.

  • @SteveMorioka
    @SteveMorioka Před 3 měsíci

    how do you keep the plastic beads from melting inside the Hoochie?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve never had that issue

  • @ryanlake6873
    @ryanlake6873 Před 6 lety +2

    Donner Lake

  • @rexrill1666
    @rexrill1666 Před 2 lety

    Have you tried circle hooks for kokanee rigs

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 2 lety

      No and wouldn’t think they would work

  • @jonnymag74
    @jonnymag74 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you ever have coupon codes for Paulina Peak Tackle

  • @spineguy444
    @spineguy444 Před 2 lety +1

    I tried some wiggle blades placed the bill downward but the bill keeps turning up. Any ideas

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 2 lety

      That is how it is supposed to run.

    • @spineguy444
      @spineguy444 Před 2 lety

      @@spiltmilt Thanks - all the pictures I see show the bill pointing down but haven't been able to see an in the water video. What about baits that have the bill molded inot the lure body

  • @matthewgardner1238
    @matthewgardner1238 Před 6 lety +1

    Question- if you’ve fished Oregon lakes for Kokanee what lake would be your “ go to” spot ? If you haven’t which might you recommend for a guy just getting started Kokanee fishing?

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 6 lety

      There are a lot of quality Kokanee lakes in Oregon. Wickiup for big fish. Green Peter has lots of fish. My favorite place in Lake Billy Chinook simply for the scenery, quality kokanee, and you can catch big Bull Trout too.

    • @matthewgardner1238
      @matthewgardner1238 Před 6 lety

      Thank you sir, glad your back and feeling better.

  • @christianiverson3346
    @christianiverson3346 Před 6 lety +1

    Whiskeytown near Redding CA, excellent natural population

  • @Icemoose48
    @Icemoose48 Před 6 lety +1

    Buffalo Lake, all summer, every summer

  • @sarahwalterfreire7672
    @sarahwalterfreire7672 Před 6 lety +1

    Angle lake

  • @beneggertsen8429
    @beneggertsen8429 Před 6 lety +1

    Merwin Lake

  • @inmotion81
    @inmotion81 Před 5 lety

    Union vally California

  • @kevinwest4488
    @kevinwest4488 Před 5 lety

    smiley blades in motor oil seem to be an hard one to find...

  • @kyleanderson8300
    @kyleanderson8300 Před 6 lety +1

    Patterson

  • @neverhomeguideservice

    Bullards Bar Reservoir California

  • @dantye8590
    @dantye8590 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Anderson ranch

  • @ryanhansberry5020
    @ryanhansberry5020 Před 3 lety

    You mentioned a “Jack of Diamonds” but didn’t show us one. Can you please comment back with a picture? Thank you.

    • @spiltmilt
      @spiltmilt  Před 3 lety +1

      www.rapala.com/luhr-jensen/trolling-accessories/lake-trolls/jack-o-diamonds-flex-i-troll-/Jack-O-Diamonds+Flex-i-Troll.html

    • @ryanhansberry5020
      @ryanhansberry5020 Před 3 lety

      @@spiltmilt Thank you.

  • @paulmonaco1148
    @paulmonaco1148 Před 6 lety +3

    MERWIN*MERWIN*MERWIN* Did I mention : MERWIN!!!!

  • @charleszeigler5773
    @charleszeigler5773 Před 6 lety

    Green Peter

  • @billbarns2413
    @billbarns2413 Před 6 lety

    WALLOWA LAKE

  • @ronkeffer
    @ronkeffer Před rokem

    Wallow lake

  • @darrellwhitman5273
    @darrellwhitman5273 Před rokem +1

    Pathfinder...Wy

  • @salmonkiller2545
    @salmonkiller2545 Před 6 lety +2

    American Lake

  • @dats007
    @dats007 Před měsícem +1

    Sammish

  • @cristophernostim9360
    @cristophernostim9360 Před 6 lety

    Paulina Peak tackle . Yeah I ordered some stuff and the hoochies had the most beginner , generic and worst knots I ever had come in pre packaged gear . Sloppy .

    • @stevepederson1736
      @stevepederson1736 Před 6 lety +1

      Cristopher Nostim that is sad to hear, when Brent had Paulina Peak Tackle his stuff was always first class, but as you probably know he sold out. Hopefully just a glitch in new management. I have caught a lot of fish on their tackle and need more stuff so I hope for NO problems !!

    • @cristophernostim9360
      @cristophernostim9360 Před 6 lety

      Steve Pederson it really surprised me because I have seriously never heard anything bad . I have always heard and read great reviews about Paulina Peak . Hope it gets cleared up .